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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: coyotemagic on March 07, 2018, 01:26:36 PM

Title: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on March 07, 2018, 01:26:36 PM: About 8 years ago, my lovely bride, Carol, bought my first WNW kit. I requested the Ninak for Christmas since I thought it looked cool and no one produced one in 1/48 scale. And then it languished. Since then, I built a WNW Triplane, a Pup and a W.12. This past Christmas was the first Christmas in 8 years that the WNW fairy passed me by so I took it as a hint, pulled the Ninak out of the stash and got started.
The first thing I noticed was how the top of the box bulged with parts. There are more parts in the cockpit of this beast than in my last two models in their entirety. And the wing span is massive.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-02-09%2011.35.16_zpssxxhz2v9.jpg)

The only modification I've had to make so far is the positioning of the control columns. The sticks and linkage are arranged in such a way that stick would be in the pilot's lap which would put the elevators in a climbing attitude. Most photos I've seen of the Ninak show the elevators slightly drooped for which the stick would have to be forward. So I cut a little off the linkage and tilted everything forward. That was it.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-02-09%2011.35.39_zpso2laymt5.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-02-09%2011.36.01_zpsbq2vtawy.jpg)

I used Uschi leather decals with a black water color wash for all the leather components.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-02-09%2011.36.15_zpsy0gwgxl0.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-02-18%2010.44.09_zps5rb8oplc.jpg)

Tolerances are very tight so all paint had to be scraped off mating surfaces.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-02-18%2010.44.43_zpsm9yttnjm.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-02-18%2010.45.04_zpswczflazd.jpg)

Because I'm building this with the cowlings in place, I didn't add any detail to the engine. Just assembled and painted. Then it disappears.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-02-20%2013.53.56_zpsatxivf4b.jpg)

Light grey as a base for preshading, then battleship grey.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-02-20%2016.42.04_zpszide02nq.jpg)

This is where she stands now. Desert sand base coat on wings and tail surfaces.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-03-06%2012.01.34_zpsmlz8fe1y.jpg)

Now for the epic masking of the ribs for preshading. Did I mention this wing is big? Only half of it is in daylight, the other half is in another time zone.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: GAJouette on March 07, 2018, 01:33:39 PM: Bud,
Your off to an excellent beginning my old friend. I'll be looking forward to seeing more.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: GB on March 07, 2018, 04:19:27 PM: I have one of these in my stash so you have my full and undivided attention 8)

Great start and looking forward to more....

Gary
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: fredjocko on March 07, 2018, 10:58:53 PM: Very nice!! That is a big wing!!! I want to do mine as an USMC machine; which one are you doing?
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Post by: Juan on March 08, 2018, 12:48:48 AM: Great start Bud, too funny about the wing. Looking forward to your progress.
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Post by: Monty on March 08, 2018, 03:33:22 AM: Wow! That is quite far advanced! Lovely modelling too, and lots just disappears as you say! But a wonderful, complex creation! Marc.
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: rayb24 on March 08, 2018, 02:06:12 PM: I built the 1/72 Airfix/blue rider DH9 conversion many years ago. You don’t notice the size in 1/72.. when I bought the WNW Dh9 I thought I’d got the wrong contents in the box, the model is that large, wings especially...
Great progress btw.

Ray
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: RAGIII on March 09, 2018, 01:04:51 AM: Outstanding as always Amigo! The interior detailing and painting are top notch! Looks great with the fuselage together and with the primer!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: mike in calif on March 09, 2018, 06:13:17 AM: Nice work so far. The wings are large-ish, but when it is time to glue it up, it sits just so on the box and dries nicely. I let mine sit for two days or so.
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Post by: gbrivio on March 09, 2018, 06:26:18 AM: Great start, and promising. Waiting for next progress.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: bobs_buckles on March 09, 2018, 05:16:12 PM: A fine start, Bud ;)
Keep up the good work.

vB
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: Manni on March 09, 2018, 09:46:47 PM: Great work, Bud.
Looking forward, what is coming up next.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 11, 2018, 05:11:20 AM: Wow, lots done in such a short time, all looking good Amigo !

Ed
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: pepperman42 on March 11, 2018, 09:47:40 AM: Nice build so far!!

Steve
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: GazzaS on March 11, 2018, 06:52:19 PM: Your interior is top-notch!

Gaz
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on March 20, 2018, 01:01:30 PM: Thanks so much, guys! Got a bit more done. Pre-shaded the fabric portion of the fuselage.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-03-17%2019.08.31_zpse4npfq7v.jpg)

Then painted the PC10, Humbrol 155.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-03-18%2015.13.52_zpss4jxwlhm.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-03-18%2015.13.10_zpsomsvtrxw.jpg)

First decals applied. No changing my mind about the scheme, now.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-03-19%2012.02.50_zpsbbpvsqaz.jpg)

Thanks for looking in!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: GAJouette on March 20, 2018, 01:13:42 PM: Bud,
Outstanding update my old friend. Beautiful pre shading on her fabric. I really like your choice of markings too.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: Manni on March 20, 2018, 04:01:10 PM: Great work, Bud.
The preshading looks really cool. It brings a lot of depth into the fuselage.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: Borsos on March 20, 2018, 04:13:43 PM: Awesome in every aspect, Bud.
Andreas
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: GazzaS on March 20, 2018, 06:46:08 PM: The paint work is excellent!

Gaz
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: Juan on March 20, 2018, 10:25:22 PM: Superlatives evade me, but know that I am loving it.
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: pepperman42 on March 20, 2018, 10:41:07 PM: Nice work!!

Steve
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: RAGIII on March 20, 2018, 11:09:31 PM: Beautiful painting/pre shading as always Amigo! Love the Markings!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 21, 2018, 09:31:49 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on March 20, 2018, 11:09:31 PM
Beautiful painting/pre shading as always Amigo! Love the Markings!
RAGIII

So says Amigo #3 !!

Ed
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: mgunns on March 22, 2018, 04:49:13 AM: Hi Bud:

Glad to see you tackling the old "NINAK" one of my favorites. I like the preshading affect as seen through the PC-10 and the shadow roundel, nicely done. The interior colors are nice as well. I did this one when it first came out, and want to do another one at some point in time. I will be following along as you go through the assembly sequence and pick up some pointers. No need to detail the motor as long as you are going to button it up the way you did, good choice. Also, excellent choice of markings. ;)
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: Monty on March 22, 2018, 04:58:17 AM: Wow! That looks great, Bud! I love your shading effects and colour choices... Regards, Marc.
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: aliluke on March 22, 2018, 02:24:33 PM: Love that paint work. Lessons to be learnt by me in the future - sweet.

Thanks,
Alistair
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Post by: uncletony on March 22, 2018, 03:04:24 PM: Yeah, that looks great...
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Post by: fredjocko on March 23, 2018, 03:17:00 AM: That looks awesome!!
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: lone modeller on March 23, 2018, 06:52:52 AM: Only juist seen tis Bud - apologies but I have not had much time to look in regularly recently. This is superb work - the interior is every bit as good as we have come to expect from you and the external painting shows that this is going to be another of your outstanding builds.

Stephen.
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on May 19, 2018, 01:31:06 PM: Thank you so much, my friends! Your kind comments are greatly appreciated. Sorry neglected this thread for so long, but I was busy doodling away on that little Dornier. I did manage to make some progress on this one, though, so here it is.
Got the wings done(ish). They're not glued in place yet. Still need to add the rigging anchors and do a little detail painting.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-05-02%2010.01.32_zpsvajm2o3v.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-05-02%2010.02.28_zpsrsf1vuwn.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-05-02%2010.03.34_zpsqukfqwvv.jpg)

Tail feathers are rigged, wheels on and undercarriage rigged.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-05-16%2009.00.05_zpsegv14bqv.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-05-16%2009.00.20_zps9a13argy.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-05-16%2009.01.31_zpskouqcgcq.jpg)

Thanks for stopping by.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: krow113 on May 19, 2018, 02:17:11 PM: That tail is exceptionally sharp work.
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Post by: GazzaS on May 19, 2018, 03:24:03 PM: exceptional!
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Post by: rhwinter on May 19, 2018, 05:47:53 PM: Great! Tail and the overall look of the wings: Love the colour and the linen-effect! Did you use decals for that or did you „simply“ paint them? If so: Which colour did you use?
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 19, 2018, 06:32:02 PM: Super work, Bud :)

A pleasure to behold.

von B
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: Borsos on May 19, 2018, 06:41:07 PM: Fantastic update! I love the shade of the PC-10! And the markings give her that very special "wow"!
Andreas
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: RAGIII on May 19, 2018, 07:25:20 PM: Beautifully done as always Amigo! The shading , rigging, and Markings are Gorgeous!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 20, 2018, 04:48:26 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on May 19, 2018, 07:25:20 PM
Beautifully done as always Amigo! The shading , rigging, and Markings are Gorgeous!
RAGIII

Ditto, good to see you back to this one.

Ed
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on May 20, 2018, 01:33:04 PM: Thank you, my friends! This kit is a real joy to work on.
Quote from: rhwinter on May 19, 2018, 05:47:53 PM
Great! Tail and the overall look of the wings: Love the colour and the linen-effect! Did you use decals for that or did you „simply“ paint them? If so: Which colour did you use?
Just paint, Richard. Humbrol 155 for the PC10 and Hunbrol 121 for the CDL, following the WNW call-outs.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: fredjocko on May 22, 2018, 03:27:57 AM: Looking really nice!! Nice to see you in AEF markings especially USMC!!!
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: Manni on May 22, 2018, 04:36:03 PM: Great work, Bud. The preshadeing of the wings looks great. Top work1
Bye,
Manni
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Post by: RUREDI on May 24, 2018, 05:06:40 AM: One of my favorite planes. Thanks for sharing your skills. Semper Fi!!!
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Post by: PrzemoL on May 24, 2018, 06:55:49 AM: Beautiful. Go for it, Bud, make it complete without further delay.
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on June 13, 2018, 04:25:21 AM: Thank you, guys!
Top wing is finally on. Rigging to commence immediately.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-06-12%2010.45.03_zps4vcow5pe.jpg)
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: GazzaS on June 13, 2018, 05:15:39 AM: Bud,
Looks great! Glad to see the upper wing on. You're on the home stretch.

Gaz
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on June 13, 2018, 07:01:43 AM: Thanks, Gaz! With the top wing in place, I can really see how big this thing is. I'm used to 1/48 scale, so this is the largest model I've built to date. Requires special handling. A 1/48 scale Vickers Vimy is smaller!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: RAGIII on June 13, 2018, 07:09:14 AM: Looks gorgeous Amigo...and Large!
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on June 13, 2018, 07:18:39 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on June 13, 2018, 07:09:14 AM
Looks gorgeous Amigo...and Large!
RAGIII
Thanks, Amigo! Si, muy Grande! And to think, I have a Felixstowe in the stash!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 13, 2018, 04:16:10 PM: The light is at the end of the tunnel, Bud.
Happy Riggin'

vB ;)
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on June 14, 2018, 02:23:11 AM: Thanks, Bob! The short runs in the center section are driving me nuts, but it's a lot roomier than 1/48!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: guitarlute101 on June 14, 2018, 02:33:35 AM: Looks great Bud! I've built one of these and you are right they are big, I've noticed people I show it to really like to view the rigging.

Mark
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: gbrivio on June 14, 2018, 09:53:36 PM: Beautiful updates, the preshading gave a very realistic look at the painted surfaces. And a gorgeous livery.
Ciao
Giusppe
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Post by: Gisbod on June 22, 2018, 02:03:19 AM: Awesome shading Bud!

Guy
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on June 22, 2018, 03:16:24 AM: Thank you, Mark, Giusppe and Guy! I'm more than half way finished with the rigging, but my work schedule has slowed progress. I'll post photos once the rigging's done.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 26, 2018, 05:14:40 AM: Quote from: coyotemagic on June 22, 2018, 03:16:24 AM
Thank you, Mark, Giusppe and Guy! I'm more than half way finished with the rigging, but my work schedule has slowed progress. I'll post photos once the rigging's done.
Cheers,
Bud

Look forward to the pics--will I see it in Phoenix ?

Ed
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on July 03, 2018, 08:43:50 AM: Quote from: dr 1 ace on June 26, 2018, 05:14:40 AM
Look forward to the pics--will I see it in Phoenix ?

Ed

Thanks, Amigo! Not sure yet if I'm even going. Better make up my mind soon, I reckon.

Well, she's done. Six months later. But, in my defense, in that time I also completed the Lanchester armored car, the S.V.A.9 and the Dornier D.I. For me, 4 models in 6 months ain't bad.

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ninak/2018-07-01%2015.50.57_zpsreqdn1ep.jpg)

More pics in the completed model section soon.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: RAGIII on July 03, 2018, 08:49:37 AM: Stunning build as always Amigo!
RAGIII
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Post by: Juan on July 03, 2018, 08:59:49 AM: Beautifully executed, I love the way she looks. Congrats Bud.
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on July 03, 2018, 09:05:09 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on July 03, 2018, 08:49:37 AM
Stunning build as always Amigo!
RAGIII
Thanks again, Amigo! You must be exhausted from all that copying and pasting! I know I am! ;-)
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on July 03, 2018, 09:06:48 AM: Quote from: Juan on July 03, 2018, 08:59:49 AM
Beautifully executed, I love the way she looks. Congrats Bud.

Thank you, Juan! I can't recommend this kit highly enough!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: GazzaS on July 03, 2018, 09:13:53 AM: Bud,
Congrats on a beautiful finish!

Gaz
Title: Re: WNW Ninak
Post by: coyotemagic on July 03, 2018, 10:05:58 AM: Thanks, Gaz!
Cheers,
Bud